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Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play & rubber perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on glass (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear subframe corroded all over
n/s & o/s rear outer wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play & rubber perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on glass (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear subframe corroded all over
n/s & o/s rear outer wheel arches corroded
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on glass (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure bracket broken/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Steering column attachment defective universal joint seized (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on glass (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear belts ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear belts ()
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Covers and under - trays fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit requires replacement (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit requires replacement (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Covers and under - trays fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit requires replacement (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit requires replacement (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres low on tread
damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall
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FV55 JXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV55 JXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FV55 JXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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